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ECB Paves Way For Acceptance Of DLT-Based Assets As Eligible Eurosystem Collateral

Date 27/01/2026

• Eurosystem to accept marketable assets issued in central securities depositories (CSDs) using distributed ledger technology (DLT) as eligible collateral for Eurosystem credit operations as of 30 March 2026
• Further work is exploring ways to expand eligibility to assets issued and settled entirely on DLT networks
• Decision reflects Eurosystem’s commitment to innovation and fosters technological progress in European financial markets

Euronext Launches IPOready 2026: Europe’s Largest Pre-IPO Programme Expands With A Dedicated Aerospace And Defence Track

Date 27/01/2026

• Over 160 participating companies originating from 22 countries, making this year’s cohort the largest ever

• Dedicated aerospace and defence track introduced, IPOready Defence, reflecting Euronext’s commitment to supporting European strategic autonomy

• New global partner: the European Investment Bank (EIB) joins IPOready alongside INSEAD, the academic partner, and more than 80 partners and sponsors

CoinShares Fund Flows: Digital Asset Products See Sharp Outflows As Bearish Sentiment Persists

Date 27/01/2026

Key takeaways:

• Digital asset investment products recorded US$1.73bn in outflows, the largest since mid-November 2025.
• Outflows were concentrated in the US at nearly US$1.8bn, while Switzerland, Germany, and Canada saw inflows.
• Bitcoin and Ethereum led outflows at US$1.09bn and US$630m respectively, signalling broad-based negative sentiment, although Solana saw inflows of US$17.1m, bucking the trend.

One Million Users: BISON Sets New Standards For Crypto Trading In Germany

Date 27/01/2026

BISON, the crypto trading platform backed by Boerse Stuttgart Group, has surpassed one million active users - underscoring its position as a leading crypto trading platform “made in Germany.” The combination of fee-free trading and regulated custody makes BISON the platform of choice for anyone looking to invest in cryptocurrencies simply and reliably and securely hold their coins in Germany.

Samsung Active Asset Management Launches KoAct China Biohealthcare Active ETF, Benchmarking The Solactive China Biohealthcare Index

Date 27/01/2026

Solactive is pleased to announce its collaboration with Samsung Active Asset Management on the launch of the KoAct China Biohealthcare Active ETF, which uses the Solactive China Biohealthcare Index as a benchmark. The product aims to provide investors with targeted exposure to biohealthcare companies with a strong China and Hong Kong focus, reflecting the growing momentum of healthcare innovation and commercialization across the region.

GCEX Appoints Carmen Tan As Managing Director, MENA

Date 27/01/2026

Leading regulated digital prime broker GCEX (GCEX Group) has appointed Carmen Tan to lead GCEX MENA. Based in Dubai, Carmen will focus on spearheading growth opportunities for the VARA regulated entity and delivering exceptional service to institutional clients. As a fluent Mandarin and Cantonese speaker, Carmen’s remit extends beyond Managing Director of the MENA region to also drive market expansion in Asia.

London Stock Exchange Group plc ("LSEG") Transaction In Own Shares

Date 27/01/2026

LSEG announces it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 679/86 pence each from Citigroup Global Markets Limited ("Citi") on the London Stock Exchange as part of its share buyback programme, as announced on 04 November 2025.

First IPO In 2026 At Tehran Securities Exchange

Date 27/01/2026

Asan Qazvin Printing & Packaging Industries Company, a prominent player in the paper & by-products industry, made its Initial Public Offering on TSE’s Main Board of the Second Market.

UAE Capital Market Authority Reports Record Growth, Ushering In A New Phase Of Market Development

Date 27/01/2026

The Capital Market Authority, the federal regulator of the UAE’s securities and commodities markets, today announced strong performance across key regulatory and market indicators in 2025, reflecting continued expansion in market activity, deeper investor participation, and the ongoing strengthening of the national capital markets framework.

Japan Financial Services Agency: Joint Session Of The 56th General Meeting Of Financial System Council And The 44th Meeting Of Sectional Committee On Financial System

Date 27/01/2026

Joint session of the 56th general meeting of Financial System Council and the 44th meeting of Sectional Committee on Financial System will be held on February 3, 2026 as follows.

1. Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 9:30-11:30
2. Conference room: Common Special Conference Room No.1, 13th floor, Common Government Office No.7 and online meeting.